China University of Petroleum (Beijing) Confucius Institute Scholarship

Scholarship introduction

To support Confucius Institutes, promote Chinese language education and Chinese culture worldwide, and train qualified Chinese language teachers and other Chinese language professionals, the Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban (hereafter Hanban) has established the Confucius Institute Scholarship. It supports foreign students, scholars and Chinese language teachers studying for a master’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, or studying Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History or Chinese Philosophy at relevant Chinese higher education institutions (collectively, host institutions).

China University of Petroleum (Beijing) welcomes outstanding overseas students and Chinese language teachers for 1 academic year or 1 semester of Chinese language study.

Funding standards

The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, living expenses and comprehensive medical insurance. The living allowance for one-semester and one-academic-year students is RMB 2500/month.

Admission categories and application requirements

The university offers scholarships for one-academic-year and one-semester study. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health, generally aged 16–35. The upper age limit may be extended to 45 for practicing Chinese language teachers.

1. One-academic-year study

Available to outstanding Confucius Institute/Classroom students; winners of Chinese Bridge competitions for foreign university and secondary school students; local Chinese language teachers overseas; outstanding university graduates in Chinese language majors; applicants with excellent HSK results; and people interested in international Chinese language education. Fields include Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History and Chinese Philosophy. Entry is in September 2016, with funding for 1 academic year. Applicants must score at least 180 on HSK Level 3 and 50 on HSKK, or at least 180 on BCT (A) and 180 on BCT Speaking.

2. One-semester study

Available to outstanding Confucius Institute/Classroom students; winners of Chinese Bridge competitions for foreign university and secondary school students; local Chinese language teachers overseas; outstanding university students in Chinese language majors; and applicants with excellent HSK results. Fields include Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History and Chinese Philosophy. Entry is in autumn 2015 or spring 2016, with funding for 1 semester. Applicants must score at least 120 on HSK Level 2 and 40 on HSKK, or at least 100 on BCT (A) and 120 on BCT Speaking.

Application procedure and channel

Applicants may register a personal account on the Confucius Institute Scholarship website (http://cis.chinese.cn), complete the Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form online and submit it.

Required application materials

Applicants must log into the scholarship website, complete the application form and attach electronic versions of:

1. Passport photo page.
2. HSK and HSKK score reports.
3. Notarized proof of the highest educational qualification or current enrollment.
4. For applicants under 18, relevant legal documents appointing a legal guardian in China.
5. Scholarship certificates for award winners in the China rounds of the Chinese Bridge competitions for foreign university and secondary school students. Winners in overseas regional competitions must provide proof of their award and a recommendation letter from the regional organizer.
6. For practicing Chinese language teachers, proof of employment and a recommendation letter from their employer.

Receiving office

College of International Education, China University of Petroleum (Beijing)

Contact details

College of International Education, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), 18 Fuxue Road, Changping District, Beijing

Postal code: 102249

Telephone: 010-89733796

Email: admission@cup.edu.cn

Testing and Scholarship Division, Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban

Address: 129 Deshengmen Outer Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, postal code 100088

Fax: +86-10-58595937

Email: scholarships@hanban.org

Confucius Institute Scholarship website: http://cis.chinese.cn

HSK and HSKK testing website: http://www.chinesetest.cn